Design - "Bluebird Sampler"
Designer - Just Nan
Fabric - 32 count white linen
Fibers - DMC - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 29 May 2011
Completed -26 June 2011
In keeping with my bird theme - here's a finish from seven years ago.
Many of you may be aware that I've been an avid collector of Emma Bridgewater mugs for several years now. As might be expected I concentrate on the series of bird mugs - these are my two most recent additions. And while I have never seen a Dartford Warbler, I have seen a Pochard!
In June 2013 after watching the Trooping of the Color, my mom and I walked through St. James Park as we returned home. There were lots of waterfowl including this Pochard.
Here at home I have been watching woodpecker antics.
I can now say that I have two female Hairy Woodpeckers. I saw the two birds, and yes, you guessed it, they did not like one another. Here's one of the birds sulking.
Here's the other female in mid-flight.
And now she's landed.
And here's a male.
And I have lots of Acorn Woodpecker photos this week.
They are fun and easy to photograph.
And they do amusing things - like drink from my hummingbird feeders.
This guy must have a sweet tooth.
I regularly see him having a swig!
Here's the female.
A male clinging for dear life.
Finding better footing.
Back on the deer fence.
5 comments:
Oh that Bluebird Sampler is just lovely! And those mugs are so pretty Beth.
Love the Bluebird Sampler you stitched and the mugs are lovely. Always a delight to see your bird photos, Beth!
I've always admired your bluebird sampler finish, Beth! The acorn woodpeckers look like they're actually posing for your camera--such great photos!
I love your 2 new mugs--how sweet!! And I love watching and listening to woodpeckers too--and that is a neat hummer feeder--
enjoy, di
I was thinking of you earlier this evening Beth. I caught the tail end of Gardener's World and Monty Don was discussing Chelsea Flower Show coming up next week.
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